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Physical Activity Promotion and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Building Synergies to Maximize Impact.
- Source :
- Journal of Physical Activity & Health; Oct2021, Vol. 18 Issue 10, p1163-1180, 18p, 2 Diagrams, 6 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: Many of the known solutions to the physical inactivity pandemic operate across sectors relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Methods: The authors examined the contribution of physical activity promotion strategies toward achieving the SDGs through a conceptual linkage exercise, a scoping review, and an agent-based model. Results: Possible benefits of physical activity promotion were identified for 15 of the 17 SDGs, with more robust evidence supporting benefits for SDGs 3 (good health and well-being), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 13 (climate action), and 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions). Current evidence supports prioritizing at-scale physical activity-promoting transport and urban design strategies and community-based programs. Expected physical activity gains are greater for low-and middle-income countries. In high-income countries with high car dependency, physical activity promotion strategies may help reduce air pollution and traffic-related deaths, but shifts toward more active forms of travel and recreation, and climate change mitigation, may require complementary policies that disincentivize driving. Conclusions: The authors call for a synergistic approach to physical activity promotion and SDG achievement, involving multiple sectors beyond health around their goals and values, using physical activity promotion as a lever for a healthier planet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PHYSICAL activity
COVID-19 pandemic
MIDDLE-income countries
AIR pollution
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15433080
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Physical Activity & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152512387
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0413